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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.55, 9,211.59 and 2,852.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.55, 9,211.59 and 2,852.39 is: 4,274.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.55 : 9,211.59 = 2,852.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.55/9,211.59 = 2,852.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.55x = 9,211.59 × 2,852.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.55x = 26,275,001.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,275,001.14/6,146.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.76

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